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40 pp.
| Candlewick
| October, 2001
|
TradeISBN 0-7636-0786-X$$15.99
(2)
K-3
Illustrated by
Robin Heighway-Bury.
Ten men appear one at a time as each declares how he alone built King Senwosret's pyramid. The king gave the command, the chief minister designed it, and the high priest selected the site. Other participants are equally confident in the primacy of their contributions. The bold, visually stunning art emphasizes the men's enormous egos and the monumental importance of the task. Back matter provides tangential historical information. Ind.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2002
1 reviews
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